Physics Course: Novel Technologies in Radiotherapy: Protons and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Track
:
Sessions
Program Code:
220
Date:
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Time:
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
EST
Duration:
60 Minutes
Location:
Grand Ballroom
SPEAKER(S):
Robert Ferris, MD
Paul Harari, MD
Todd Pawlicki, PhD
Description
Explain the physics of protons beams. Describe differences between proton & photon plans. Summarize basic physics of magnetic resonance imaging. Discuss new applications of MRI in radiotherapy.